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Kiwi scientists set honey trap in Antarctica for elusive colossal squid
"Essentially we’re flirting and will see who comes along.”
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standby
The Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.
Fast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phase
An independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.
Man still missing after Ōpōtiki boating incident
He has been missing since falling off his boat and being swept downstream on Friday.
Spies release Rainbow Warrior papers
Documents show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.
Jones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shift
Warming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.
Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission
Jono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.
Microscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers
The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.
'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach
The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.
Seaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthrough
The biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.
Fishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer
Taking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.
Pod of whales restrands at Farewell Spit
At least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.
Orca swim within arm's reach of Kiwi diver in 'insane' close encounter
Diver Jordy Bardin shared the close encounter with her 18,000 online followers.
Harbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craft
A concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.
Incredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford Sound
Their SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.
Editorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pond
OPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.
NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party
The rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.
Kiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’
There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.
Actor, writer and Rakino Islander Elisabeth Easther toasts a win for nature
'Considering the increasingly degraded state of these waters, the bill was long overdue.'
Waka voyaging a connection to the past while looking to the future
'I do believe it is underappreciated the value our waka bring to communities.'
Shane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next year
The ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.
How to spot smuggling at sea this summer
Customs officers intercepted more than 2.8 tonnes of illicit goods at sea in 2024/2025.
'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into water
It was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.
Great white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beach
The shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer.
Surprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gauges
A 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.
Remedial work lined up for stricken Ahuriri wharf
The council closed part of Nelson Quay wharf, carpark and the boat ramp five weeks ago.
From mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloat
Owner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.
Aquarium sale possible as Napier council looks to become more viable
In 2026, the aquarium will mark 50 years on its current site.
World’s biggest LNG car-carrier ship in Auckland for first time
A new vessel with an unusual fuel setup brings more than 1000 vehicles into New Zealand.
Shovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at Beachlands
Up to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.